Günsel blooms between April and July
From around the middle to the end of April, the first inflorescences of the Günsel appear with the approx. two centimeters long, mostly blue or blue-violet flowers arranged in pseudo whorls. These can often be admired into July or even into August.
Recommended varieties of Ajuga reptans
What is particularly interesting about the following varieties of creeping guns is not only the bright flower colors, but also the very differently colored leaves.
| variety | leaves | blossoms |
|---|---|---|
| Alba | deep green | White |
| Atropurpurea | red-brown, shiny | blue |
| Black scallop | very dark, shiny | blue-violet |
| Brown heart | bronze | violet blue |
| Burgundy Glow | silver-green piebald | violet |
| Catlin’s Giant | first red, later dark green | blue |
| Multicolor | different colored | purple |
| patina | dark purple | purple |
| Sanne | dark green | White |
| Tottenham | dark brown-red | pink |
| Silver Carpet | silvery | bluish |
| Variegata | silvery green | violet |
Tips
Since the Günsel seeds itself very quickly, the plants should cut back after flowering will. The easiest way to do this is with the lawn mower.
